OKLAHOMA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION

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RESIDENTIAL LEASE

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The contract is defined as this document with the following attachment(s): (check
as applicable)
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Broker Relationship Disclosure

Flood Notification, if applicable
Landlords and Tenants You Need to Know
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure and Brochure

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Move In/Move Out Inspection

Tenancy Guidelines
Residential Landlord/Tenant Act
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Owner___________________________________________________________________________________________
Tenant(s) _____________________________________________________________________________(the Tenant)
Owners Broker ___________________________________________________________________, a licensed real
estate broker
Property___________________________________________City_____________________State______Zip_________
Legal Description: ________________________________________________________________________________
In consideration of their mutual agreement to the following terms, conditions, and covenants, the Owner/Owners
Broker leases to Tenant and Tenant leases from Owner/Owners Broker the above described Premises.

TERMS, CONDITIONS AND COVENANTS

1. TERM. This Lease commences on
(Commencement Date)
and expires on __________________________________________________________________ (Expiration Date).
Any extension of the Expiration Date must be mutually agreed upon in writing prior to the Expiration Date. Tenant
agrees to give Owner/Owners Broker written notice of intent to vacate the property, or request to extend the lease, at
least thirty (30) days, but no more than forty-five (45) days prior to the Expiration Date" (Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
(SCRA) requires that a military service member be able to terminate certain lease agreements, see the You Need to
Know Lease Pamphlet for additional information).
2. RENT. Rental Rate shall be $____________ per month and is payable in advance on the first day of each and every
calendar month and shall be paid to_________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________.
Prorated rent for _________ days at $_______________ per day equals $____________and is payable on or before
_____________________________________________________________________________________________.
A. Late Payment of Rent Fee. Any rent payment that is not received by Owner/Owners Broker by 11:59 p.m. on
the ________ day of the month it is due will be assessed a late fee of _____________. Total amount of late rent
and late fee is to be paid by money order, cashiers check or other certified funds.
B. Deductions from Rent. Deductions made from rent without written permission from Owner/Owners Broker will
be considered as unpaid rent and will subject Tenant to a late fee.
C. Dishonored Checks. In the event that Tenants check is returned by the bank for any reason (insufficient funds,
stopped payment, etc.), Tenant agrees:
1) To replace the returned check with certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours. Dishonored checks will not be redeposited.
2) To include payment of $____________ dishonored check charge with the replacement certified funds along
with applicable late charges.
3) If Tenant has a second dishonored check, Tenant shall pay all further rents with cashiers check or money order.
D. Five Day Notice to Evict. In the case of non-payment of rent or tendering a dishonored check, a five-day (5)
notice to move or suffer eviction shall be given as allowed by law.
3. SECURITY DEPOSIT. Tenant shall deposit with Owner/Owners Broker a Security Deposit in the amount of
______________________________ ($_______________) upon execution of this Agreement. This Security Deposit
shall secure the performance of Tenants obligations hereunder including leaving the Premises in the same condition
as they were received, normal wear and tear excepted. Tenant shall provide Owner/Owner's Broker a written list of
defects and/or items in need of repair within two (2) weeks after occupancy. Owner/Owners Broker may, but shall not
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be obligated to apply the security deposit or any portion thereof to Tenants obligations hereunder. Any balance
remaining upon termination shall be returned to Tenant within thirty (30) days of both the Tenant giving written request
for the return of the deposit and the Tenant giving possession of the Premises to the Owner/Owners Broker. Tenant
shall NOT have the right to apply the Security Deposit for payment of rent. If any money is withheld from the deposit,
the Owner/Owners Broker shall provide Tenant with an itemized list of expenses withheld. Owner/Owners Broker
shall deposit the Security Deposit in an FDIC insured escrow account. The account may bear interest, which shall be
payable to Owner/Owners Broker in consideration of the cost and burden of maintaining the escrow account.
4. POSSESSION OF PREMISES. Tenant acknowledges that the statements and material representations made on Tenants
signed application, which is hereby incorporated by reference, have been relied upon by Owner/Owners Broker, the falsity
of which, in whole or in part, shall constitute a breach of this lease entitling Owner/Owners Broker at Owners/Owners
Brokers option, to terminate the lease and repossess the premises. This lease is further conditioned upon Owner/Owners
Broker securing possession of the premises from the existing Tenant, if any, by the commencement date hereof. In the
event Owner or Owners Broker is unable to deliver possession of the premises to Tenant for any reason, including, but not
limited to, failure of previous Tenant to vacate Premises or partial or complete destruction of the Premises, Tenant shall
have the right to terminate this Agreement. In this event, Owners or Owners Brokers liability shall be limited to the return
of all sums previously paid by Tenant to Owner/Owners Broker except application processing fee, if any.
5. LEGAL USE. Tenant shall use the Leased Premises only for residential purposes and for no other purpose.
Operating a business, including daycare, from this Property is prohibited. Tenant shall not use, nor permit the use of
anything in the Leased Premises (i) which would violate any of the agreements in this Lease, (ii) for any unlawful
purpose or in any unlawful manner, or (iii) that would substantially increase cost of the Landlords insurance. Tenant
shall comply with City Code and Ordinances, City, State and Federal Regulations and Laws. Tenant shall pay any
cost incurred by Owner/Owners Broker due to Tenants violation of the Code, Regulations, Ordinances and Laws and
Tenants violation shall constitute a breach of this Lease Agreement.
6. NON-SMOKING. Tenant agrees that smoking in the premises is not permitted and should smoke damage occur due
to Tenant, Tenants employees, or Tenants visitors smoking within the dwelling, Tenant agrees to pay the cost of
having premises painted, walls washed, interior deodorized and carpets and draperies professionally cleaned, and
any other cost to repair smoke damage. If, after move in, smoking occurs without written permission of the
Owner/Owner's Broker, an eviction notice may be issued.
7. PETS. Tenant shall not keep pets of any kind (except trained service dogs) on the Premises without prior permission
from the Owner/Owners Broker. If permission is granted, Tenant agrees to pay the cost of having the Premises treated,
if needed, by a professional exterminator and carpets professionally cleaned at the termination of occupancy, and
Tenant agrees to maintain the pet on the Premises only so long as permitted by Owner/Owners Broker. If, after movein, a pet is acquired without written permission of Owner/Owners Broker an eviction notice may be issued.
8. UTILITIES. Unless paid by Owner utilities must be in Tenants name on the Lease Commencement Date. Utilities
shall not be turned off until the Tenant has notified Owner/Owners Broker of move out date, vacated the property,
turned in the keys and has fulfilled all obligations of this Lease Agreement.
9. OCCUPANTS. Premises shall be occupied only by the persons listed below. Occupancy by anyone other than those
listed for more than fourteen (14) consecutive nights shall constitute a breach of this Agreement unless prior consent
is given in writing by Owner/Owners Broker: __________________________________________________________
In Case of Emergency or Death (pursuant to Title 41 O.S. 130.1A) notification is to be made to:
Name/Relationship: _______________________________________________________ Phone: _______________
Name/Relationship: _______________________________________________________ Phone: _______________
10. MAINTENANCE.
A. Owner agrees to maintain the dwelling, all appliances furnished, mechanical equipment, plumbing and electrical
facilities in or on the Premises at the commencement of this Lease.
Exceptions: ________________________________________________________________________________
B. Tenant agrees to be responsible for repairs needed due to misuse.
C. Tenant agrees to notify Owner/Owner's Broker promptly in the event repairs are needed.
D. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, tenant agrees to keep and maintain the property in good condition to include
all yard maintenance.
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11. ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS. Except in the event of an emergency, no repairs, decorating or alterations shall be
done by Tenant without Owners/Owners Brokers prior written consent. Tenant shall notify Owner/Owners Broker in
writing of any repairs or alterations contemplated. Tenant shall hold Owner and Owners Broker harmless as to any
mechanics lien recordation or proceeding caused by Tenant and Tenant agrees to indemnify Owner and Owners
Broker in the event of any claim or proceeding. Tenant agrees that all improvements installed in and on the Premises,
including landscaping (bushes, shrubs, ground cover, trees, and flowers) shall, at the option of Owner/Owners
Broker, remain with the Premises upon termination of the Lease at no cost to Owner or Owners Broker.
12. APPLICATION OF FUNDS. Money paid by Tenant shall be applied in the following order:
A. Maintenance charges due in accordance with the Tenancy Guidelines;
B. Late charges, dishonored check charges, or trip charges;
C. Past due utilities;
D. Unpaid security deposits;
E. Attorney fees, Processor fees, and Court Costs;
F. Past due rent, oldest month to newest;
G. Current rent.
13. HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION. The Tenant agrees to read and abide by the Homeowner's Association Rules and
Regulations. Tenant agrees to pay, upon demand, any fines levied upon Owner for Tenants violation of the
association rules and regulations. Tenant is responsible for maintaining working light bulbs in front/rear porch and
carport light fixtures.
14. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING. No portion of the Premises shall be sublet nor this Agreement assigned. Any
attempted subletting or assignment by Tenant, at the option of the Owner, shall be a breach of this Agreement.
15. INSURANCE. All personal property located on or stored in the Premises shall be kept and stored at Tenants sole risk
and Tenant shall indemnify and hold harmless Owner and Owners Broker from and against any loss or damage to
said property arising from any cause whatsoever. Further, Tenant is responsible for obtaining Tenants own
insurance to cover Tenants personal property and liability as Owner shall only carry insurance on the
dwelling.
16. INVENTORY. The items checked below are included in the dwelling unit:
Refrigerator
Dryer

Carpet

Microwave

Range

Oven

Disposal

Dishwasher

Window Coverings

Washer

Overhead Garage Door Remote

Ceiling Fan

Window Air Conditioning Unit

Other items included, if any________________________________________________________________________

17. OWNER OR OWNERS BROKER RIGHT OF ENTRY AND INSPECTION. Owner and Owners Broker, shall have the
right to enter the Premises and tenant agrees to allow entry to workman, contractors or other authorized persons in
cases of emergency and to make necessary or agreed repairs, or service.
Owner or Owners Broker shall also have the right to show the Premises: a) to prospective purchasers during the term
of this agreement b) to representatives of mortgage lenders and appraisers c) or upon written notice by either Owner
or Tenant that this agreement will not be extended beyond the expiration date the Owner or Owners Broker shall
have the right to market the property, including placing a sign on the property, place media advertising, and have
access to show the interior/exterior of the property to prospective tenants.
Failure of the tenant to allow the showing of the property after notice shall result in a charge equal to one months rent
which may be retained from funds held for Security Deposit.
Except in cases of emergency entry shall be made only during normal business hours, and not less than one (1) day
prior notice shall be given to Tenant.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 21 below, for the purpose of entry and inspection, notice may be posted
on the Premises.
18. ATTORNEYS FEES. In the event legal action or proceeding is brought by either party to enforce any part of this
Lease Agreement, the prevailing party shall recover, in addition to all other relief, reasonable attorneys fees and costs
to be set upon application to the court.

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19. NOTICE. Notice to Owner may be served to Owners Broker at the following address:__________________________
______________________________________________________________________.
Owners
Broker
is
authorized to accept legal service on behalf of Owner. Any notice provided for or permitted by this Lease to be given
by one party to the other, may be given sufficiently for all purposes in writing, mailed as certified United States mail,
postage prepaid, addressed to Owners Broker (or Tenant) to be notified at Owners Brokers (or Tenants) address as
set forth herein in writing, or delivered personally to Owners Broker (or Tenant), and shall be deemed conclusively to
have been given on the date of the mailing or personal delivery.
20. SURRENDER. Tenant agrees that upon vacating the premises to surrender the Premises and all fixtures and
equipment of Owner therein in good, clean and operating condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Tenant shall at
the time of vacating the premises, thoroughly clean the Premises, including, but not limited to, all appliances, removal
of all trash from the Premises and shall pay for the cost of Owner/Owners Broker having the carpet professionally
cleaned. Further, upon vacating the Property, Tenant shall secure the property and immediately deliver all keys and
garage door openers, if any, to Owner/Owners Broker as set out in Paragraph 12 of this Lease. If the cleaning and
removal of trash is not accomplished by Tenant, action deemed necessary by Owner/Owners Broker to accomplish
same may be taken by Owner/Owners Broker at Tenants expense. If Tenant fails to secure the Property and return
all keys and garage door openers (if any), Tenant agrees to pay any cost incurred by the Owner/Owners Broker to
secure the Property including any repairs for damage to the Property as the result of the Tenants failure to secure the
Property, and/or replace keys, locks and garage door openers.
21. BREACH OF CONTRACT. In the event of default by any Tenant, each and every remaining signatory shall be liable for
timely payment of rent and shall be bound by all the terms, conditions and covenants of this Lease Agreement whether
or not in actual possession of the Premises. Should Tenant neglect or fail to perform and observe any of the terms of this
Lease, Owner/Owners Broker shall give Tenant written notice of the breach, delivered to Tenant personally or mailed by
certified mail, requiring the Tenant to immediately remedy the breach or vacate the Premises on or before a date at least
fifteen (15) days after date of the notice (except in the event the breach is for failure to pay rent in which case the five (5)
day statutory notice shall apply). If Tenant fails to comply with the notice, the Owner/Owners Broker may declare this
Lease terminated and institute action to evict Tenant from the premises without limiting the liability of Tenant for rent due
or to become due under this Lease. In the event of a breach of this Agreement or eviction of Tenant for breach of this
Agreement, Tenant agrees to pay Owner/Owners Broker for all losses incurred as the result of the breach and/or
eviction, including, but not limited to attorneys fees, late fees, rent, advertising costs, cleaning, painting, repairs,
landscaping, etc., and re-letting expense of _________% of one months rent.
22. WAIVER BY OWNER. The waiver by Owner/Owners Broker of any breach shall not be construed to be a continuing
waiver of any subsequent breach. The receipt by the Owner/Owners Broker of the rent with the knowledge of any violation
of a covenant or condition hereto shall not be deemed a waiver of the breach. No waiver by Owner/Owners Broker of the
provisions herein shall be deemed to have been made unless expressed in writing and signed by Owner or Owners Broker.
23. DISCLOSURE.
A. Fair Housing. Owner, Owners Broker and Tenant acknowledge and agree that Owner/Owners Broker shall lease
the premises to the Tenant without regard to sex, race, religion, color, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
B. Disclosure(s). Owner, Owners Broker and Tenant acknowledge and agree any additional disclosures required
by this lease or law, shall be as indicated in contract documents on Page 1 of this lease.
24. OTHER CONDITIONS. __________________________________________________________________________
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25. MEDIATION. Any dispute arising between the Tenant and Owner/Owners Broker with respect to the Contract, shall
first be submitted to a dispute resolution mediation system servicing the area in which the Property is located. Any
settlement agreement shall be binding. In the event an agreement is not reached, the parties may pursue legal
remedies as provided by the Contract.
26. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Lease Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties, and no
promises or representations, other than those contained herein, have been made by Owner or Owners Broker. Any
modifications to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by Owner or Owners Broker and Tenant.

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THE UNDERSIGNED Tenant(s) and Owner(s) acknowledges that they have read and understand the lease and all
attachments and addendums. They also acknowledge that they have received a copy of the Lease Agreement,
attachments and addendums and the Tenant accepts the Property in its present condition. Lease Agreement and all
attachments and addendums and accepts the Property in its present condition.
Tenant:_______________________________________________________

Date____________________________

Tenant:_______________________________________________________

Date____________________________

Owner:_______________________________________________________

Date____________________________

Owners Broker:_______________________________________________

Date____________________________

By ______________________________________________________________________________________________

SECURITY DEPOSIT RECEIPT AND INSTRUCTIONS

Owner
Owners Broker acknowledges receipt of $_____________________
Check
Certified Funds as
Tenant
Tenants Broker, to be deposited in accordance with the terms and conditions of
Security Deposit from
SECURITY DEPOSIT, paragraph 3 of this lease.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date
Owners Broker/Associate Signature
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Print Name) Owners Broker/Associate

______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Company Name

______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address

Phone

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